GROUPAMA-FDJ

Although the French lottery team started its trajectory in the professional peloton in 1997, its debut in La Vuelta did not take place until 2005. Since then, the riders, managed by Marc Madiot, have only missed out on the 2011 edition, making this year their 18th participation in the great Spanish race, following their excellent performance in last year’s edition.

Anthony Roux started his team’s victory tally in 2009 in Talavera de la Reina. The sprinter, Yauheni Hutarovich, would take home another victory the following year in Marbella. The French squad would also obtain two of the most sought-after victories by climbers in the 2013 Vuelta: Alexandre Geniez at Peyragudes and Kenny Elissonde at the fearful Angliru. Twelve months later, Nacer Bouhanni won in San Fernando and Albacete. In 2016 Alexander Geniez imposed his talent at the top of Mirador de Ézaro. In 2018, the team proved its mastery of stages with high-altitude finales, with Thibaut Pinot who won at Lagos de Covadonga and in Andorra (Naturlandia). In 2020 David Gaudu took Pinot’s relay by repeating his compatriot’s achievement. Two stage victories in two other iconic climbs: Alto de la Farrapona and La Covatilla. In 2023, Lenny Martinez wore the leader's jersey for two stages.